"in fact" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 其實
• 事實上

Definition

用來補充資訊、糾正錯誤，或強調剛剛提到事情的真實性。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

'In fact' 常用於引出額外或令人驚訝的資訊，也可用來修正前文，正式和非正式場合都適用。與 'actually' 部分時候相似但不等同。

Examples

He said it would rain, but in fact it was sunny all day.

他說會下雨，但**其實**整天都是晴天。

In fact, I have two brothers, not one.

**其實**，我有兩個兄弟，不是一個。

The movie is not boring. In fact, it's very interesting.

這部電影一點都不無聊，**事實上**非常有趣。

Many people think cats hate water; in fact, some cats love swimming.

很多人認為貓討厭水，**其實**有些貓很喜歡游泳。

You look tired. In fact, are you feeling okay?

你看起來很累。**其實**，你還好嗎？

I thought she was from Canada. In fact, she's Australian.

我以為她是加拿大人，**其實**她是澳大利亞人。